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Shell’s 1942 Massacre: The Forgotten Killing of Chinese Laborers

The Chinese Conflict, also known as "Trinta di Mei" (Thirty Days of May), was a tragic labour dispute during World War II in Curaçao. On 20 April 1942, fifteen Chinese seamen on strike were shot dead at Kamp Suffisant. What lies behind this relatively unknown event

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Racism on the Train, NS fails to act

Lately, Asian Raisins has received multiple reports of racist incidents on trains, the perpetrators being either fellow passengers, or in some cases, NS conductors themselves. We have found that many reports of racism on trains are not adequately addressed by NS, leaving victims feeling unheard and

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Fetish fatigue – Racism in dating

In recent years, anti-racist activists have drawn attention to the term ‘Asian fever’ to denounce the sexual fetishisation of Asians. While this type of sexualised racism can manifest in various ways, it is often expressed in the exclusive pursuit of Asian women as a form of

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10 Asian Women to Celebrate for International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th. On this day we commemorate milestones in the women’s rights movement and bring attention to various current women’s rights issues. Throughout history, women’s contributions to social justice, scientific development, and other causes have often been underappreciated, and

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Event: Discovering Non-Romantic Love During Speed Dates

Last summer, Asian Raisins, in collaboration with Queer Amsterdam and the restaurant September, organised its second speed dating event for East and Southeast Asian queers. This free event was part of the Asian Pride program, aimed at contributing to a safer and more vibrant LGBTQI+ community

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Racist commentary by Autovisie

“Als we naast de nummer 35 met sambal nog een ander Chinees succesnummer moeten noemen, dan is het wel de Xiaomi SU7.” Zo luidt de eerste zin van een artikel van Autovisie, een Nederlands platform over auto’s, over de nieuwe Xiaomi SU7 elektrische auto dat werd

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Belgian Media Company De Chinezen Sticks to Racist Name

In February 2022, Asian Raisins approached the Belgian media company De Chinezen for a discussion [article in Dutch] about their website design, which contained stark references to communist China. For instance, the site featured a bright red colour scheme with yellow stars, whilst their front page

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Jumbo and Artiach Refuse to Change a Racist Name from Filipinos to Chiquilin

On November 21st, 2021, Asian Raisins tried to lobby for a name change concerning Filipinos cookies being sold in several shops in The Netherlands. Complaint letters were sent to the producer, Artiach, as well as the retailers Action, Jumbo, and SweetSupply (via bol.com). At the time,

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Lianne grew up in the Bible Belt: Therapy and medication weren’t an option, only God was meant to help me

Lianne grew up in the Bible Belt: "There are people who believe that therapy and medication aren’t the right path. They suggest that you should trust in God and that He will help you." Lianne (20) was born in China and was adopted by white Dutch

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12 National Heroes of Indonesia

Figures like Jan Pieterszoon Coen responsible for mass murders, are still honored in streetnames. To address this, Asian Raisins organized a sticker campaign on August 17, 2024, during Indonesia's Independence Day, showcasing twelve Indonesian National Heroes. The campaign aimed to take a stand against colonial glorification.

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